as in solicited
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1
as in ordered
to give a request or demand for
a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning
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as in sought
to make a request for
request extra ketchup for my fries
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as in asked
to make a request of
a letter from the First Lady graciously requesting the chorus to perform at the White House
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Recent Examples of requested
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Eizenstat shared the tale of Shirley Vasquez and her children with Carter who requested that his driver turn away from the airport and head to the Bronx.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Debra Silverstein, 50th, requested that a special and decisive Board of Education meeting in December, scheduled for a Friday evening, be rescheduled for a time that wasn’t Shabbat so Jewish parents and students could participate, her request was ignored.
—Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Still, more than half of the roughly 4,200 forms the CT Mirror and ProPublica have received so far show the tow company requested to sell the vehicle citing the 15-day rule.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 5 Jan. 2025
Stevens in October 2023 requested to put the banners at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and West Glades Middle School, but the school board later rejected the requests, Scola wrote.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Butler has requested a trade and is serving a seven-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
The Patriots have requested a head-coaching interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a source confirmed.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
It was then reported Butler officially requested a trade away from the Heat.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Interview request The Chicago Bears have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching job, according to the Athletic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Eizenstat shared the tale of Shirley Vasquez and her children with Carter who requested that his driver turn away from the airport and head to the Bronx.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Debra Silverstein, 50th, requested that a special and decisive Board of Education meeting in December, scheduled for a Friday evening, be rescheduled for a time that wasn’t Shabbat so Jewish parents and students could participate, her request was ignored.
—Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Still, more than half of the roughly 4,200 forms the CT Mirror and ProPublica have received so far show the tow company requested to sell the vehicle citing the 15-day rule.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 5 Jan. 2025
Stevens in October 2023 requested to put the banners at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and West Glades Middle School, but the school board later rejected the requests, Scola wrote.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for requested
Verb
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The plan, put forward by infamous Nazi Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler, sought to take advantage of the natural migration patterns of storks to send Nazi propaganda leaflets from Germany to the Boers of South Africa.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Russia has in recent years sought to claim territory up to Greenland's Exclusive Economic Zone.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
24 Dec. 2024
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Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The intrigue: Other federal agencies receive money from Congress to make required employer contributions; the Post Office doesn't.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Critics argue, though, that such crackdowns invariably ensnare the poor and the homeless in the criminal justice system, such as when a warrant is issued because someone with an initial summons doesn’t show up in court or pay the required fine.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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This is because such states lack resources to develop advanced research infrastructure necessary to compete nationally for NIH funding.—
Mitzi Nagarkatti,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Researchers suggest that expressing emotions in a healthy way—whether through conversation, therapy or self-reflection—is necessary for long-term mental and physical well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Requested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/requested. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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